How to build a small but good network?

    We are all seeing the penetration of digitalization in business - the growth of data traffic, the use of mobile applications, and cloud services. A high-quality network with reliable wireless access in the office today is a basic need not only for large corporations, but also for small businesses.

    How to build a reliable, productive, easy-to-operate network for little money?

    By selling Linksys in 2013, Cisco has demonstrated commitment to high-end, high-end enterprise solutions. However, life is changing, and today the company sees big business behind small networks.

    Cisco is launching in Russia a line of Wi-Fi access points in the lower price segment - these are the Cisco WAP150, WAP361, WAP571 models, and in a couple of months the street version of WAP571E will also appear. These products support the latest 802.11ac standard and allow you to build networks with 50-500 users. The solutions are widely used in offices, retail, for connecting remote workers, in parking lots, in schools, pools, warehouses, logistics centers and conference rooms. In those places where economical reliable solutions are required without the super-tasks in terms of performance and functionality. These products are often chosen by telecom operators for Wi-Fi controlled services.

    Key Benefits of Cisco Wireless Solutions for Small Businesses:
     Reliable and Easy to Use
     Competitive Features
     Affordable price
     Easy installation, web interface
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    's small business solution is complemented by switches and routers designed for the same segment.

    Novelty for Russia is not a novelty for other countries. As part of the CRN Magazine vote, Cisco solutions have been ranked No. 1 in the SME segment for 5 consecutive years. The winner was determined by voting, and ratings were set according to three criteria - technical solution, manufacturer support, price.

    Today, versions of products that comply with the decisions of the State Committee for Emergencies of the Russian Federation on used radio channels and signal power have become available. Cisco SMB wireless products are fully compliant with Russian regulations for this type of device. Vendors often do not adapt radio products, offering solutions in Russia with an American or European radio profile. When buying such an access point, the client often does not suspect that he is violating radio frequency regulation and may receive a claim from Roskomnadzor in addition.

    Depending on the type, access points form clusters of 4, 8, 16 points without a separate wireless controller. Having created a wireless cluster, the Single Point Setup functionality performs radio planning of the wireless network, reducing radio interference and increasing productivity. Single Point Setup also allows you to see the entire network in one graphical interface for configuration and monitoring, as well as copy the created configuration, security and control settings to all access points.
    All access points of this line have built-in antennas.

    100 series
    The WAP150 access point is the most inexpensive; it works according to the MIMO 2x2 scheme simultaneously in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Single Point Setup allows her to form a cluster of up to 4 access points. The point can be powered by PoE or using an adapter. The point is compact, can be mounted on a table, mounted on a wall or ceiling. He knows how to make simple guest access from the functional through the captive portal with registration of information about the guest and the issuance of a unique pair of user name / password.

    300 series
    The WAP361 access point also works on a 2x2 MIMO scheme in two ranges, however it supports a cluster of up to 8 access points, has 4 additional GigE interfaces for connecting external devices, one of which can be powered by PoE. This access point is mounted on a wall on a special bracket and can be secured with a secret screw to protect against theft. The main segment of the use of this product is hotels, education.

    500 Series
    The top series in this segment is represented by the WAP571 series access point. This is the most productive and fully functional access point in the Small Business series. It works according to the MIMO 3x3 scheme, forms a cluster of up to 16 access points, is connected to the switch by two GigE links operating in aggregation mode (static LAG). The point has the Spectrum Analysis functionality, which allows it to analyze the use of ether, supports IPv6 and QoS.

    100-500 Series Access Points - The Most Popular Choice of Cisco Employees and Home Office Partners!

    The range of routers is also replenished - the new RV130 / RV130W, RV320 / RV325 series are available, designed for small networks for connecting up to 30 users.

    Key Benefits of Cisco Small Business Routers:
     Easy installation, web interface
     Support for a remote office or employee via VPN
     Wi-Fi interface
     Web filtering
     3G / 4G as a backup
     Technical support Cisco

    Web filtering is a dynamic protection that automatically blocks sites from these categories. Unlike previous versions, now this feature is included in the price of the router.

    The line is completed by FindIT, developed for network management. FindIT allows you to automatically detect devices and their parameters, manage, configure and control all Cisco 100-500 series devices. The software displays information about the device, network topology, network health indicators, provides real-time monitoring of network performance, allows you to adapt the displayed data to the needs of a network administrator. The
    software is free for networks of 10 devices or less.

    A good network is a productive, reliable, stable working network that is convenient to manage, implemented on equipment that is fully consistent with current regulations, and reliable manufacturer support. You can build just this on Cisco.

    Materials
    - Link to the manufacturer's official website
    - Cisco WAP150 Video Streaming Test with 50 Clients

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